Firefighters trying to contain the massive wildfires in Oregon, California and Washington state are constantly on the verge of exhaustion as they try to save suburban houses, including some in their own neighborhoods.

The same smoke that painted California skies orange also helped crews corral the state's deadliest blaze of the year by blocking the sun, reducing temperatures and raising humidity.

"There's a lot more entitlement to be out here right now when everything is so crazy still, and we still have the threat of COVID," said a lifelong Ucluelet resident of the illegal camping on back roads.

"It's really disturbing to see the way some people are choosing to leave behind the evidence of their presence here," said Tofino Mayor Josie Osborne.

An earthquake seismologist says people shouldn't worry about the burst in seismic activity off Vancouver Island.

According to Earthquakes Canada, the first quake measured magnitude 5.1, the second magnitude 5.6 and the third magnitude 5.8.

Canada needs to consider how it should prepare for China’s economic and military rise, Matthew Fisher says.

The pilot told Global News he and his two teenage passengers were able to escape the sinking plane and wait for help in the rough seas.

A witness told Global News they saw the plane go down about eight kilometres off Davis Bay.

The five-hectare Cecil Hill fire is burning above Madiera Park just outside of Pender Harbour.